Two MP's, Angela Rayner and Mark Menzies are embroiled in what the tabloids like to call a 'scandal'. Both deny any wrong doing.

But what unites these stories - and what divides them?

Adrian Goldberg talks to Byline Times political editor Adam Bienkov and John McTernan, Tony Blair’s director of political operations at Downing Street between 2005 and 2007.

Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.

Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times.

Made by We Bring Audio for Byline Times.

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